Boston Red Sox (MLB 07: The Show)

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Nice work man I read everyday. Looking forward to seeing what you do with Lowell.

Do you play every game?

Pretty much. At times I fast forward through innings of half innings, but I've played most of each game so far.

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Sox clock Indians
Hits all around; Schilling wins 12th


Alex Cora led the Red Sox with 3 RBI

Jacobs Field 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Extras R H E 0 1 1 3 1 0 0 0 5 11 17 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 4 6 0 W: C. Schilling (12-4) | L: N. Bradshaw (0-1) | S: B. Donnelly (2)

Boston Red Sox
C. Crisp, CF: 3-5, RBI, R, BB
K. Youkilis, 1B: 2-5, RBI, BB, R, K
D. Ortiz, DH: 2-6, HR (31), 2 RBI, 2B, 2 R, K
D. Murphy, LF: 1-6, RBI, K
J. Drew, RF: 1-4, 2 BB, R, K
E. Chavez, 3B: 3-4, BB, 2 R
D. Mirabelli, C: 2-4, HR (9), BB, 2B, 2 R
A. Cora, SS: 2-4, 3 RBI, BB, R
D. Pedroia, 2B: 1-4, RBI, BB, R

C. Schilling (W, 12-4): 6.0 IP, 2 H, 2 ER, 8 K
J. Pineiro: IP, H, ER, K
B. Donnelly (S, 2): 2.0 IP, 3 H, ER, 4 K

Cleveland Indians
C. Blake, RF: 1-4, K
V. Martinez, C: 0-4
T. Hafner, 1B: 0-4, 3 K
G. Sizemore, CF: 2-3, 2 HR (20), HBP, 3 R, K
D. Dellucci, LF: 1-3, RBI, 2B, HBP, K
J. Peralta, SS: 0-4, 2 K
R. Garko, DH: 1-4, HR (10), K
J. Barfield, 2B: 1-4, 2 K
A. Marte, 3B: 0-3, 2 K

N. Bradshaw (L, 0-1): 3.2 IP, 8 H, 5 ER, 5 BB, 2 K
M. Miller: 3.2 IP, 5 H, ER, 2 K
A. Fultz: 0.2 IP, 0 H, 2 ER, 2 BB
J. Harris: IP, 4 H, 3 ER, BB, K

Record: 63-37
Next Game: @ Cleveland
Pitching Matchup: Josh Beckett (10-5, 4.04) vs. Jake Westbrook (12-3, 3.46)

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Beckett leads the way for weary Red Sox
Two weeks without a day off taking its toll on the tired team


Josh Beckett fanned 10 in 7 innings

Jacobs Field 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Extras R H E 0 2 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 6 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 W: J. Beckett (11-5) | L: J. Westbrook (12-4)

Boston Red Sox
D. Murphy, CF: 1-5, K
D. Mirabelli, 1B: 2-4, HR (10)
D. Ortiz, DH: 2-4, HR (32), 2 R
E. Hinske, LF: 2-4, R
J. Drew, RF: 1-4, R, 2 K
E. Chavez, 3B: 1-4, 2B, R, K
J. Varitek, C: 1-3, HR (9), 2 RBI, SF
J. Lugo, SS: 3-4, RBI
D. Pedroia, 2B: 0-4, K

J. Beckett (W, 11-5): 7.2 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 10 K
H. Okajima: 1.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, K

Cleveland Indians
T. Nixon, RF: 0-3, BB
V. Martinez, C: 0-4
T. Hafner, 1B: 1-4, 2B, 3 K
G. Sizemore, CF: 2-4, 2B, K
D. Dellucci, LF: 0-3, 2 K
J. Peralta, SS: 0-2, BB, K
R. Garko, DH: 0-3, 2 K
J. Barfield, 2B: 1-3
A. Marte, 3B: 0-3, 2 K

J. Westbrook (L, 12-4): 5.0 IP, 10 H, 4 ER, 3 K
J. Lara: 3.0 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, 2 K
J. Harris: IP, 0 H, 0 R

Record: 64-37
Next Game: @ Cleveland
Pitching Matchup: Daisuke Matsuzaka (12-3, 2.51) vs. C.C. Sabathia (8-7, 3.00)

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Indians blank fatigued Red Sox
Red Sox desperate for a day off


Facing a fatigued and battered lineup, Sabathia dominated the Red Sox

Jacobs Field 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Extras R H E 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 0 0 4 0 0 1 0 0 0 x 5 13 0 W: C. Sabathia (9-7) | L: D. Matsuzaka (12-4)

Boston Red Sox
C. Crisp, CF: 0-4, K
K. Youkilis, 1B: 3-4, 2B
D. Ortiz, DH: 1-4
E. Hinske, LF: 1-4, 2 K
J. Drew, RF: 2-4
E. Chavez, 3B: 0-4
D. Mirabelli, C: 1-4, K
J. Lugo, SS: 0-2, BB, K
A. Cora, 2B: 0-3, K

D. Matsuzaka (L, 12-4): 5.0 IP, 10 H, 5 ER, 3 BB, 3 K
H. Okajima: 3.0 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 5 K

Cleveland Indians
T. Nixon, RF: 1-4, RBI, BB, K
V. Martinez, C: 2-5, 2B, 2 K
T. Hafner, 1B: 1-4, RBI, SF, K
G. Sizemore, CF: 1-5, 2 K
D. Dellucci, LF: 3-4, HR (10), 2 R
J. Peralta, SS: 2-4, 2B, R, K
R. Garko, DH: 2-4, RBI, R
J. Barfield, 2B: 1-3, BB, R
C. Blake, 3B: 0-2, RBI, SF, BB

C. Sabathia (W, 9-7): 8.2 IP, 8 H, 0 R, BB, 6 K
B. Slocum: 0.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R

Record: 64-38
Next Game: @ Cleveland
Pitching Matchup: Oliver Perez (3-7, 4.85) vs. Jeremy Sowers (4-9, 5.64)

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Chavez is grand in Cleveland
Sox find some life while sleepwalking through the road trip


Chavez won the game in the 9th with a grand slam

Jacobs Field 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Extras R H E 0 2 0 2 0 1 0 0 5 10 12 0 0 2 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 6 10 0 W: H. Okajima (6-2) | L: L. Manning (0-1)

Boston Red Sox
C. Crisp, CF: 2-4, SAC, K
K. Youkilis, 1B: 0-3, 2 BB, R
D. Ortiz, DH: 0-3, 2 BB, 2 R, K
E. Hinske, LF: 0-5, 2 K
J. Drew, RF: 3-4, RBI, BB, 4 R
E. Chavez, 3B: 2-5, GS (13), 4 RBI, 2 K
J. Varitek, C: 2-5, HR (10), 4 RBI, 3B, 3 K
J. Lugo, SS: 1-4
D. Pedroia, 2B: 2-4, RBI, R, K

O. Perez: 0.2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, K (left game injured after 5 pitches - inflamed nerve; day to day)
J. Pineiro: 3.0 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, 3 K
M. Delcarmen: IP, 4 H, 3 ER, K
J. Tavarez: 1.1 IP, 2 H, ER, BB
H. Okajima (W, 6-2): 2.0 IP, H, 0 R, 2 K
M. Timlin: IP, 0 H, 0 R

Cleveland Indians
J. Barfield, 2B: 1-4, BB, R, 2 K
R. Garko, DH: 2-5, RBI
T. Hafner, 1B: 1-5, RBI
G. Sizemore, CF: 1-4, 2B, R
J. Peralta, SS: 0-4
J. Michaels, LF: 1-3, HR (3), 2 RBI, 2 R, HBP, 2 K
M. Rose, C: 2-3, 2B, R, HBP, K
T. Nixon, RF: 1-3, SAC, K
A. Marte, 3B: 1-4, 2 RBI, R, K

J. Sowers: 6.0 IP, 8 H, 5 ER, 3 BB, 6 K
A. Fultz: IP, 0 H, 0 R, K
R. Perez: IP, H, 0 R, K
L. Manning (BS, 1; L, 0-1): IP, 3 H, 5 ER, 2 BB, 2 K

Record: 65-38
Next Game: @ Tampa Bay (37-65)
Pitching Matchup: Roger Clemens (7-0, 0.79) vs. J. P. Howell (3-1, 5.82)

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Sox hold off D-Rays; Rocket is 8-0
Clemens tires, but offense gives him enough


Coco Crisp had one of Boston's four doubles

Tropicana Field 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Extras R H E 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 5 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 3 5 0 W: R. Clemens (8-0) | L: J. Howell (3-2) | L: J. Papelbon (29)

Boston Red Sox
C. Crisp, CF: 4-5, RBI, 2B
K. Youkilis, 1B: 1-2, RBI, SAC, 2 BB, K
D. Ortiz, DH: 0-5, 2 K
E. Hinske, LF: 1-5, 2B, R, 2 K
K. Robinson, RF: 1-4, BB, K
E. Chavez, 3B: 3-4, RBI, 2B, BB, 2 R
J. Varitek, C: 3-5, RBI, R
J. Lugo, SS: 1-2, 2 SAC
D. Pedroia, 2B: 2-4, RBI, 2B, R

R. Clemens (W, 8-0): 7.0 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, BB, 9 K
B. Donnelly: IP, H, ER, 2 K
J. Papelbon (S, 29): IP, 0 H, 0 R, 2 K

Tampa Bay Devil Rays
C. Crawford, LF: 1-4
D. Mohr, RF: 1-4, HR (3), 2 K
G. Norton, 1B: 0-4, 2 K
R. Baldelli, CF: 1-4, 3B, R, 3 K
E. Dukes, DH: 1-4, RBI, SB, R
J. Cantu, 2B: 1-3, RBI, BB, 2 K
B. Zobrist, SS: 0-3
J. Guzman, 3B: 0-3, K
J. Paul, C: 0-3, 3 K

J. Howell (L, 3-2): 6.0 IP, 11 H, 2 ER, 3 BB, 6 K
T. Corcoran: 3.0 IP, 5 H, 3 ER, BB, K

Record: 66-38
Next Game: @ Tampa Bay
Pitching Matchup: Curt Schilling (12-4, 2.85) vs. Doug Waechter (1-5, 4.79)

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Schilling wins 13th
He only goes 5, but bullpen backs him up


Due to the fatigue of the team, David Ortiz volunteered to play first base and give the DH slot to Eric Chavez

Tropicana Field 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Extras R H E 1 0 1 0 4 0 1 0 0 7 13 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 1 4 11 0 W: C. Schilling (13-4) | L: D. Waechter (1-6)

Boston Red Sox
C. Crisp, CF: 2-5
K. Robinson, LF: 3-5, 3 R
D. Ortiz, 1B: 3-5, HR (33), 3 RBI, 2B, 2 K
E. Hinske, 3B: 1-4, R, K
J. Drew, RF: 3-4, HR (13), 2 RBI, 2 R
E. Chavez, DH: 1-4, 2 RBI, 2B, 2 K
D. Mirabelli, C: 0-4
J. Lugo, SS: 0-4
A. Cora, 2B: 0-4, K

C. Schilling (W, 13-4): 5.0 IP, 7 H, 3 ER, 7 K
M. Delcarmen: 2.0 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 3 K
M. Timlin: 2.0 IP, 2 H, ER, K

Tampa Bay Devil Rays
C. Crawford, LF: 2-5, SB
D. Young, RF: 1-4, 3B, 3 K
G. Norton, 1B: 0-4, K
R. Baldelli, CF: 0-4, 3 K
E. Dukes, DH: 0-4, K
J. Cantu, 2B: 2-4, 2 2B, 2 R, K
B. Zobrist, SS: 2-4, R, K
J. Guzman, 3B: 2-4, 3 RBI, 3B, R, K
S. Riggans, C: 2-4, RBI

D. Waechter (L, 1-6): 4.2 IP, 9 H, 6 ER, BB, 2 K
T. Harper: 4.1 IP, 4 H, ER, 3 K

Record: 67-38
Next Game: @ Tampa Bay
Pitching Matchup: Josh Beckett (11-5, 3.81) vs. Scott Kazmir (2-8, 4.99)

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Poooor Tampa. Jeeze, you are absolutely tearing through at the midway point. Some big pitching...

This has become an everyday read for me. Driving to the playoffs!

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Devil Rays dominate Beckett
Red Sox sputter in series finale; finally, a day off


Carl Crawford and the Devil Rays chased Josh Beckett early

Tropicana Field 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Extras R H E 0 2 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 5 10 0 2 0 2 4 1 0 0 0 x 9 11 0 W: S. Kazmir (3-8) | L: J. Beckett (11-6)

Boston Red Sox
C. Crisp, DH: 2-5, 2 K
K. Robinson, CF: 0-5
D. Ortiz, 1B: 1-5, HR (34), 2 K
K. Youkilis, LF: 1-5, R, 2 K
J. Drew, RF: 0-5, K
E. Chavez, 3B: 0-3, BB, R, 2 K
J. Varitek, C: 1-3, BB, R, K
A. Cora, SS: 2-3, RBI, BB
D. Pedroia, 2B: 3-3, HR (4), 3 RBI, BB

J. Beckett (L, 11-6): 3.2 IP, 7 H, 8 ER, 2 BB, 4 K
J. Pineiro: 2.2 IP, 2 H, ER, 2 BB, 2 K
J. Tavarez: 1.2 IP, 2 H, 0 R, K

Tampa Bay Devil Rays
C. Crawford, LF: 1-4, HR (11), 2 RBI, BB, SB, 2 R
D. Young, RF: 1-4, HR (18), K
C. Pena, 1B: 2-4, 2 HR (4), 3 RBI, K
D. Mohr, CF: 1-2, 3B, BB, HBP, 2 R
E. Dukes, DH: 2-3, 2 RBI, 2B, SF, K
J. Cantu, 2B: 0-3, BB, 2 K
B. Zobrist, SS: 2-4, 2B, R, K
J. Guzman, 3B: 1-4, K
J. Paul, C: 1-3, RBI, 2B, BB, R

S. Kazmir (W, 3-8): 6.0 IP, 7 H, 3 ER, 4 BB, 7 K
T. Cocoran: 2.1 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, 3 K
D. Miceli: 0.2 IP, 0 H, 0 R

Record: 67-39
Next Game: Baltimore (52-53)
Pitching Matchup: Daisuke Matsuzaka (12-4, 2.74) vs. Adam Loewen (6-9, 3.72)

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Trade Deadline 2007

Red Sox strengthen bullpen & outfield at deadline
Addition of Gonzalez and Byrnes solidifies team for playoff run

July 31, 2007

BOSTON, MA - While the entire Red Sox team spent July 30th and most of the day today resting (before tonight's game vs. Baltimore), GM Theo Epstein completed the paperwork and phone calls required in strengthening his team.

Epstein's first call was to Atlanta GM John Schuerholz about the availability of coveted left-handed reliever Mike Gonzalez. Epstein initially had no plans of making a serious offer, but when he learned that the Yankees were "very interested", Epstein jumped in, and worked out a deal, sending RP Julian Tavarez, SP Matt Clement and SP/RP Runelvys Hernandez to the Braves in exchange for Gonzalez and two mid-level prospects.

Red Sox get:

RP Mike Gonzalez: 1-3, 2.91 ERA, 74 K, 77.1 IP
Two mid-level prospects

Braves get:
RP Julian Tavarez: 3-4, 4.02 ERA, 34 K, 62.2 IP
SP Matt Clement: 6-1, 2.70 ERA, 75 K (AAA stats)
SP/RP Runelvys Hernandez: 8-8, 2.39 ERA, 106 K (AAA stats)

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After that, Epstein had one final task to do: Unload lame duck 3rd baseman Mike Lowell, and strengten Boston's outfield. He found his guy when he called to Arizona Josh Byrnes. In a straight one-for-one deal, Boston sent Lowell to the desert in exchange for Eric Byrnes, the speedy, defensive standout in left field, who has been in a mighty rut all season. Epstein obviously hopes a change in scenery is just what he needs.

Boston gets:
LF Eric Byrnes: .223, 6 HR, 14 RBI, 9 SB

Arizona gets:
3B Mike Lowell: .258, 6 HR, 22 RBI

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Nice trades... bolstered your bullpen. As if it weren't already, you're pitching is definitely set!

Kudos on the realistic trades too.. I hate it when people pull off the big deals to get guys like Pujols, Arod, Cabrera, etc etc.

Keep up the good work

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Sox show no heart in loss
Ho-hum attitude costs them


Ramon Hernandez hit his 10th HR of the year for Baltimore

Fenway Park 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Extras R H E 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 2 0 6 12 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 3 11 0 W: J. Manon (1-1) | L: D. Matsuzaka (12-5) | S: C. Ray (28)

Boston Red Sox
C. Crisp, CF: 2-4, SAC
K. Youkilis, 1B: 1-3, 2B, 2 BB, R
D. Ortiz, DH: 1-4, BB, R, 2 K
J. Drew, RF: 0-5, 2 K
E. Chavez, 3B: 2-4, RBI, BB
E. Byrnes, LF: 2-4, RBI, K
J. Varitek, C: 2-4, HR (11), K
J. Lugo, SS: 1-3, HBP
D. Pedroia, 2B: 0-4, K

D. Matsuzaka (L, 12-5): 6.2 IP, 6 H, 4 ER, BB, 4 K
M. Gonzalez: 0.1 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, K
M. Timlin: 2.0 IP, 3 H, 0 R, BB, K

Baltimore Orioles
C. Patterson, CF: 2-5, RBI, 2 K
B. Roberts, 2B: 0-5, 2 K
M. Tejada, SS: 2-4, RBI, SF, R
N. Markakis, RF: 1-4, BB, R
T. Tiffee, 3B: 1-4, 2 RBI, 2B, K
J. Payton, LF: 1-4, R
J. Gibbons, 1B: 3-4, RBI, 2B
R. Hernandez, C: 2-3, HR (10), BB, 2 R
C. Gomez, DH: 0-3, HBP, R

A. Loewen: 4.1 IP, 7 H, 2 ER, 4 BB, 5 K
J. Manon (W, 1-1): 3.0 IP, 2 H, ER, 2 K
D. Baez: 0.2 IP, H, 0 R
C. Ray (S, 28): IP, H, 0 R, K

Record: 67-40
Next Game: Baltimore
Pitching Matchup: Oliver Perez (3-7, 4.82) vs. Jaret Wright (7-9, 3.26)

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When the hell did you get Oliver Perez?

And good to see Gonzalez give up some earned runs.

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Perez gets the W vs. O's
Ortiz and Drew provide the power while Perez goes 6 strong


Big Papi's monstrous blast in the 8th clinched the win for Boston

Fenway Park 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Extras R H E 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 3 9 0 0 0 3 1 0 1 0 2 x 7 11 0 W: O. Perez (4-7) | L: J. Wright (7-10)

Boston Red Sox
C. Crisp, CF: 2-5, 2 SB, 2 R
K. Youkilis, 1B: 3-5, RBI, 2 R, 2 K
D. Ortiz, DH: 3-4, HR (35), 3 RBI, BB, 2 R
J. Drew, RF: 2-5, HR (14), 3 RBI, 2B, K
E. Chavez, 3B: 1-3, 2B, BB
E. Byrnes, LF: 0-2, 2 BB, K
J. Varitek, C: 0-3, BB, 3 K
J. Lugo, SS: 0-2, 2 SAC, K
D. Pedroia, 2B: 0-4, 3 K

O. Perez (W, 4-7): 6.0 IP, 8 H, 3 ER, 6 K
H. Okajima: IP, 0 H, 0 R
B. Donnelly: IP, 0 H, 0 R, K
J. Papelbon: IP, H, 0 R, 2 K

Baltimore Orioles
C. Patterson, CF: 0-4, K
N. Markakis, RF: 0-4, K
M. Tejada, SS: 2-4, HR (11), 2 R, K
R. Hernandez, C: 0-4, K
J. Payton, LF: 1-4, 2 K
C. Gomez, DH: 2-4, R
M. Mora, 3B: 3-4, RBI, 2B, K
J. Gibbons, 1B: 1-4, RBI, 2 K
B. Roberts, 2B: 0-3

J. Wright (L, 7-10): 3.2 IP, 7 H, 4 ER, 3 BB, 6 K
C. Bradford: 1.2 IP, 2 H, ER, 2 BB, 2 K
J. Walker: 2.2 IP, 2 H, 2 ER, 3 K

Record: 68-40
Next Game: Baltimore
Pitching Matchup: Roger Clemens (8-0, 0.96) vs. Steve Trachsel (2-4, 4.96)

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Sox - Cy; Orioles - sigh
Clemens mows down Orioles, wins 9th straight decision


With a 9-0 record and a 0.89 ERA, Clemens is starting to create some Cy Young talk

Fenway Park 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Extras R H E 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 1 x 4 5 1 W: R. Clemens (9-0) | L: S. Trachsel (2-5)

Boston Red Sox
C. Crisp, CF: 0-4, 2 K
K. Youkilis, 1B: 1-4, R, K
D. Ortiz, DH: 1-1, HR (36), 3 BB, 2 R
J. Drew, RF: 1-4, HR (15), 3 RBI
E. Chavez, 3B: 1-4, K
E. Byrnes, LF: 1-2, BB, SB, K
D. Mirabelli, C: 0-3
J. Lugo, SS: 0-2, SAC
A. Cora, 2B: 0-3

R. Clemens (W, 9-0): 6.1 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 7 K
M. Gonzalez: 0.2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, K
B. Donnelly: 1.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, K
H. Okajima: 0.0 IP, H, 0 R
M. Timlin: 0.2 IP, 0 H, 0 R

Baltimore Orioles
C. Patterson, CF: 0-4, K
B. Roberts, 2B: 0-4, 2 K
M. Tejada, SS: 0-4, K
N. Markakis, RF: 3-4, 2B
M. Mora, 3B: 1-4, K
J. Payton, LF: 0-3, K
J. Gibbons, 1B: 0-3, K
R. Hernandez, C: 0-3, 2 K
C. Gomez, DH: 1-3

S. Trachsel (L, 2-5): 5.0 IP, 2 H, 3 ER, 4 BB, 4 K
J. Walker: 2.1 IP, 3 H, ER, K
D. Baez: 0.2 IP, 0 H, 0 R

Record: 69-40
Next Game: @ Seattle (63-45; winners of 10 in a row )
Pitching Matchup: Curt Schilling (13-4, 2.94) vs. Horacio Ramirez (4-7, 5.11)